US Bridges

Clover Four Road over Dahlinghaus Ditch

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.2 Miles East of US127 · Structure no. 5441064

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
887
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clover Four Road over Dahlinghaus Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clover Four Road over Dahlinghaus Ditch in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 887 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClover Four Road
CrossesDahlinghaus Ditch
Location0.2 Miles East of US127
RouteCounty Highway C080A
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46545, -84.56869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2015)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clover Four Road over Dahlinghaus Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clover Four Road over Dahlinghaus Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Clover Four Road over Dahlinghaus Ditch carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clover Four Road over Dahlinghaus Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clover Four Road over Dahlinghaus Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.